You may have heard the story of the daffodils in one form or another, and how the beauty of the garden holds a lesson to be learned. It’s definitely worth repeating–let me tell it to you my way…

In 1958, (Alma) Gene and Dale Bauer started planting a garden of daffodils, planting them one by one by one… throughout the years. Today the daffodil garden in Running Springs, California is said to be the largest daffodil garden in the world. One look at the magnificent hillside immediately draws you in.

This mountain hillside, which was once a wilderness of poor rocky soil is now drenched with daffodils. A breath-taking experience to the tourists it draws.

The countless daffodils reflect care, as stewards of God’s creation, labor in the land they’ve been given. Man and woman, side by side. But the unmistakable miracle we see—made by the hands of only two—is that perseverance yields fruit to those who are trained by it.

Gene Bauer planted the first 48 bulbs in 1958, describing her persistence by saying, “One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet and a body minus a brain.” In forty years she’s planted close to a million bulbs!

The daffodil garden illustrates the God given potential that each one of us holds when we plant seeds one by one. Seeds of discipline, love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control—seeds that will blossom in our garden one day, a breath-taking garden that draws others to Christ.

In 1988, my husband and I planted a garden when we stood at the alter, saying, “I do.”

It’s been 24 years of planting one bulb at a time. Nothing too big, just one bloom here and there among countless flowers.

One prayer at a time, one day at a time, one understanding and patient moment at a time… precious blooms in the garden of marriage.

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ~ Galatians 6:9

Add raw chicken breasts, 1 can of enchilada sauce, rotel tomatoes, and fajita seasoning to crockpot and let it cook on low for 6 hours.
When cooked, assemble the enchiladas one at a time by taking a tortilla, spreading beans on it and then adding chicken mixture and rolling up

Next place them in a greased baking dish lined up and top with enchilada sauce and cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted… About 20-30 minutes.

I thought it would be fun to make homemade dog treats since I like to know exactly what I’m putting into my little girls pups and the boys (my kiddos) came in from playing outside and thought they were for them so they ate one and loved it! Hilarious! LOL My dogs have been begging for more and I think next time I’ll make some cuter shapes… It’s just that my chihuahua’s are so darn small that they need lil niblets! 😉

Ingredients

Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends. We all have so much to be thankful for!!
I hope everyone has a very blessed day celebrating all that the Lord has blessed us with!

LIBBY’S® FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE

This is the traditional holiday pumpkin pie. This classic recipe has been on LIBBY’S® Pumpkin labels since 1950. This pie is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Just mix, pour, bake for a delicious homemade tradition.

MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.POUR into pie shell.BAKE in preheated 425°F. oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F.; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.

My family LOVES this time of year and one of our favorites is pumpkin bread. I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to make it but many more loaves are to be made in the coming weeks. The weather has just finally changed in the past few weeks and it’s now cold and overcast and rainy so we’re enjoying hot cider and pumpkin bread by the fire! 🙂

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